Large ovoid jar (Storage jar)

2575–2528 B.C.

FindspotGiza, Egypt

Medium/TechniquePottery (probably Marl Clay)

DimensionsRim diameter: 10.6 cm; Maximum diameter: approx. 25.2 cm; Height: 40.7 cm

Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Accession number37.2735

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ClassificationsVessels

Collections

Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East

ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. B 8368 (center) / BG. 455. 19: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.

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